312. You referred to the Constitutional cornerstone of civilian leadership of the military as civilians

'appointed' to that position, when in fact they are elected to offices which the Constitution of the United States says have control and command of the military. This principle of civilian leadership of the military is basic to our form of government. Those civilians are not 'appointed' they are elected and empowered by the Constitution. To so much as imply otherwise is in my view extreme right wing rhetoric.